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Emergency Phone Numbers in Peru

The following list contains important emergency telephone numbers in Peru, including police, fire brigade and ambulance services.

Police

  • Central Emergency Number: 105

For specific police stations and special divisions, visit the Policía Nacional del Peru website: www.pnp.gob.pe.

As a tourist, you may receive more help from Peru’s tourist police. The central office can be reached at 460 1060 or 460 0844.

For general tourist information and assistance, call Iperú.

Fire Brigade

  • Central Emergency Number: 116

The central emergency number puts you through to the Cuerpo General de Bomberos Voluntarios Del Perú, Peru’s national -- and voluntary -- fire brigade. They respond to fires and accidents, as well as smaller medical emergencies.

Medical


Emergency medical help is available through both the police (105) and fire brigade (116), but the quality of service can vary greatly. Fire brigade units are likely to be better equipped for medical emergencies.

In the Comas district of Lima, you can call the Sistema de Atención Médica Móvil de Urgencia (SAMU), a free ambulance service provided by the Peruvian Ministry of Health. The emergency number is 106. SAMU is only in its first stage; if successful, coverage will expand to other parts of Lima and perhaps nationwide.

Alternatively, you can call a private ambulance service, but you will have to pay for the call-out unless you are already a member. Private ambulance services include:

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